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11/16/2011

Guest Blog: Used Car Buying Tips

Purchasing a used car can be a daunting experience. Since it's not a new car, you may not know the complete history of the car. While purchasing a used car from a dealer can be a little more reassuring, you are taking an even bigger chance when purchasing your used car from a private party. There are certain measures, however, that you can take to make sure your used car will be a great purchase.

08/26/2011

Friday Feature Presentation: Make Shifty Car Dealers Eat Your Dust

Buying a car is a daunting task. I know, because I am currently in the market for a new vehicle. There are so many choices and so much research to be done – do I want new or used? Should I buy from a dealer or a private party? Car or truck? You get the idea.

03/30/2011

Event Ticket Scams

March Madness making you crazy? As the Aztec basketball games sell out, ticket scammers run rampant. Watch this blog for what you can do to avoid paying the big bucks for fake tickets.

02/28/2011

6 Tips For Car Buyers

Investing in a car is a big responsibility. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a veteran at the dealership, or even a 16 year-old, buying a safe, reliable car that is also the right choice for your lifestyle is no easy feat. There is so much to consider these days (size, gas mileage, color, level of coolness), that often easy but important tasks are forgotten.

05/04/2010

Advice for Getting Deals on Collective Buying Sites like Groupon

Everyone is looking for ways to pinch pennies and collective buying Web sites are becoming an extremely popular option to save on goods and services from local businesses. Before signing up for the next big deal, Better Business Bureau recommends researching all businesses involved and reading the fine print thoroughly.

05/01/2007

FTC - Buying a Home: It’s a Big Deal

Whether you’re shopping for appliances or automobiles, groceries or gadgets, travel services or tax preparers, the Internet has changed the way most people gather information about products and services.

12/01/2006

FTC-Buying, Giving, and Using Gift Cards

Shopping for gifts can be a real dilemma. Just what do you get the person who has everything: your finicky Aunt Mary, your co-worker, or your child's babysitter? Gift cards may be the answer: one size fits all, and the recipients can get exactly what they want.

04/01/2006

FTC - Buying A New Car

A new car is second only to a home as the most expensive purchase many consumers make. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average price of a new car sold in the United States is $28,400. That’s why it’s important to know how to make a smart deal.

02/01/2006

FTC - How to Buy Genuine American Indian Arts and Crafts

Whether you’re drawn to the beauty of turquoise and silver jewelry or the earth tone colors of Indian pottery, having some knowledge about American Indian arts and crafts can help you get the most for your money. Be aware also that because Indian arts and crafts are prized and often command higher prices, a few unscrupulous sellers misrepresent imitation arts and crafts as genuine.


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